Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 19, 2023
The
combined
effects
of
lead
exposure
and
the
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
how
they
cause
cardiovascular
dysfunction
are
examined
in
this
viewpoint
manuscript.Lead
was
picked
as
a
representative
environmental
contaminant
because
it
has
been
studied
extensively
for
more
than
40
years,
while
SARS-CoV-2
illustrates
unpredictability
new
infectious
agent
that
can
quickly
increase
burden
on
communities.Given
interaction
represents
plausible
many
people,
is
crucial
to
discuss
might
happen
at
mechanistic
level.SARS-CoV-2
causes
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
which
spread
by
contact
droplets.One
may
be
exposed
simultaneously
depending
their
living
situation.Uncertainty
exists
regarding
consequences
its
underlying
processes.This
paper
aims
investigate
these
mechanisms
provide
potential
behind
them.The
with
system
likely
caused
direct
damage,
promotion
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation.In
particular,
stimulation
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF-B),
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF)
were
all
identified
potentially
important
pathways.Blood
clotting,
cytokine
storm
cycle
development,
increased
hypoxia
also
results
this.In
summary,
immune
system,
coagulation,
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
cardiac
contractility
four
primary
areas
identified.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 152 - 152
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Adipose
tissue,
in
addition
to
serving
as
energy
storage,
can
store
lipophilic
substances,
some
of
which
may
pose
a
health
risk
if
massively
mobilized
during
rapid
weight
loss.
This
study
aimed
biomonitor
inorganic
elements
obese
patients
undergoing
bariatric
surgery
and
analyze
the
role
sociodemographic
factors.
ICP-MS
was
employed
quantify
55
elements,
including
identified
from
ATSDR’s
Substance
Priority
List
rare-earth
serum
samples
58
before
after
surgery.
A
total
39
out
were
detected,
either
or
surgery,
at
least
one
patient.
Serum
concentrations
gold,
copper,
mercury,
platinum,
selenium
significantly
decreased
iron
zinc
lower
Age,
sex,
diabetes
status,
arterial
hypertension,
family
history
obesity
demographic
factors
associated
with
concentration
elements.
Correlation
analyses
showed
significant
associations
between
lipid
body
mass
index.
Our
findings
indicate
complex
interplay
fat
provide
relevant
information
regarding
biomonitoring
these
chemical
specific
understudied
population.
Chemosphere,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
339, P. 139594 - 139594
Published: July 20, 2023
Inorganic
elements
such
as
heavy
metals
and
other
potentially
toxic
are
frequently
detected
in
humans.
The
aim
of
the
present
study
was
to
analyze
blood
concentrations
49
inorganic
a
cohort
401
subjects
from
Cape
Verde.
performed
frame
Pesticide
Residues
Vegetables
Macaronesia
project
(PERVEMAC-II).
Concentration
elements,
including
ATSDR's
priority
pollutant
list
rare
earth
(RREs)
were
measured
by
ICP-MS
whole
participants.
A
total
20
out
(40.8%)
≥20%
Arsenic,
copper,
mercury,
lead,
selenium,
strontium
zinc
≥99%
samples.
Among
REEs,
7
showed
detection
frequencies
above
20%.
median
number
different
15.
In
series,
77.0,
99.2
33.4%
participants
values
arsenic,
mercury
lead
higher
than
Reference
Values
95%.
These
percentages
much
those
reported
similar
studies.
Niobium
tantalum
highest
concentrations:
1.35
1.34
ng/mL,
suggesting
an
environmental
source
these
valuable
REEs
Age
appeared
most
important
factor
influencing
levels
elements.
Lifestyle
had
effect
on
concentration
some
Those
whose
water
pond
significantly
arsenic
levels.
∑REEs
among
individuals
who
purchase
their
food
supermarkets
(P
=
0.013).
variables
relevance
since
they
can
be
controlled
individually
reduce
exposure
contaminants.
Our
results
may
useful
for
implementation
public
health
measures
competent
authorities.
An
advancement
in
present-day
science,
especially
the
fields
of
technology,
agriculture
and
allied
sectors,
has
led
to
over-abuse
a
plethora
chemical
compounds.
The
chemicals
are
either
naturally
or
anthropogenically
released
into
surrounding
matrices
like
water
bodies,
soil
air,
thereby
severely
contaminating
them.
Diverse
properties
these
pollutants
pose
challenge
their
degradation
using
physical
means.
However,
microorganisms
have
turned
out
be
effective
means
for
removal
due
assimilation
detoxification
potential
contaminants
as
food
sources.
Using
several
enzymes,
they
also
found
convert
poisonous
forms
less-toxic
kinds,
process
called
biotransformation.
Furthermore,
methods
biostimulation
genetic
engineering
increase
bioremediation.
While
indigenous
remediation
involves
biodegradation
by
stimulating
localized
microflora,
exogenous
method
relies
on
inoculation
potent
externally
site
pollution.
Ample
bacteria,
fungi,
microalgae,
etc.,
been
discovered
studied
bioremediation
capacity.
They
known
employ
many
which
help
efficient
defragmentation
This
chapter
deals
with
such
microbial
inoculants
enzymatic
systems
that
aid
some
major
pollutants.
Russian Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
93(11), P. RCR5138 - RCR5138
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Polychlorinated
biphenyls
are
persistent
organic
pollutants
hazardous
to
humans
and
the
environment.
The
products
of
biotransformation
these
compounds
can
exist
in
natural
objects
as
hydroxy
methoxy
derivatives.
This
review
summarizes
biodegradation
pathways
polychlorinated
under
action
aerobic
bacterial
strains.
possibility
complete
their
derivatives
laboratory
conditions
is
demonstrated.
information
valuable
for
researchers
specializing
biotransformations
toxicity
polychloroarene
would
be
useful
development
remediation
processes
contaminated
with
biphenyls.<br>
bibliography
includes
253
references.
Environmental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
255, P. 119214 - 119214
Published: May 23, 2024
Several
studies
have
reported
immune
modulation
by
organophosphate
(OP)
pesticides,
but
the
relationship
between
OP
exposure
and
SARS-CoV-2
infection
is
yet
to
be
studied.
We
used
two
different
measures
of
pesticide
(urinary
biomarkers
(N
=
154)
residential
proximity
applications
292))
examine
association
early-childhood
lifetime
OPs
risk
using
antibody
data.
Our
study
population
consisted
young
adults
(ages
18-21
years)
from
Center
for
Health
Assessment
Mothers
Children
Salinas
(CHAMACOS)
Study,
a
longitudinal
cohort
families
California
agricultural
region.
Urinary
reflected
in
utero
age
5
years.
Residential
exposures
16
antibodies
blood
samples
collected
June
2022
January
2023
were
detected
via
enzyme
linked
immunosorbent
assays,
each
designed
bind
antigens.
performed
logistic
regression
measure
exposure,
adjusting
covariates
demographic
data
self-reported
questionnaire
found
increased
odds
among
participants
with
higher
urinary
(OR
1.94,
95%
CI:
0.71,
5,58)
0-5
1.90,
0.54,
6.95).
Authorea (Authorea),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
The
combined
effects
of
lead
exposure
and
the
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
how
they
cause
cardiovascular
dysfunction
are
examined
in
this
viewpoint
manuscript.
Lead
was
picked
as
a
representative
environmental
contaminant
because
it
has
been
studied
extensively
for
more
than
40
years,
while
SARS-CoV-2
illustrates
unpredictability
new
infectious
agent
that
can
quickly
increase
burden
on
communities.
Given
interaction
represents
plausible
many
people,
is
crucial
to
discuss
might
happen
at
mechanistic
level.
causes
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
which
spread
by
contact
droplets.
One
may
be
exposed
simultaneously
depending
their
living
situation.
Uncertainty
exists
regarding
consequences
its
underlying
processes.
This
paper
aims
investigate
these
mechanisms
provide
potential
behind
them.
with
system
likely
caused
direct
damage,
promotion
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
oxidative
stress,
inflammation.
In
particular,
stimulation
nuclear
factor
kappa
B
(NF-B),
interleukin-6
(IL-6),
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF)
were
all
identified
potentially
important
pathways.
Blood
clotting,
cytokine
storm
cycle
development,
increased
hypoxia
also
results
this.
summary,
immune
system,
coagulation,
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
cardiac
contractility
four
primary
areas
identified.